Head Chef – Llama Inn

Hoxton Hotel Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Head Chef for Llama Inn in Shoreditch. The successful candidate will lead a large kitchen team, manage costs, and drive menu innovation while creating exceptional guest experiences. Applicants should have 2+ years as a Head Chef in a busy setting with a passion for hospitality and teamwork. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

28 days holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Free staff meals during shifts

Opportunities to progress within a global brand

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar Head Chef role in a busy environment prioritizing freshness.
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams.
• Passion for creativity while maintaining brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large and dynamic kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen costs while maintaining menu quality.
• Drive innovation in menu development.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Teamwork

Hospitality

Menu Development

Job description

Overview

Head Chef – Llama Inn at The Hoxton, Shoreditch. The Hoxton is looking for a Head Chef to lead Llama Inn in our Shoreditch location.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Lead a large and dynamic kitchen team
• Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development while delivering the restaurant’s menu framework with a backbone of simple and classic favourites
• Put guest and team experience at the heart of your work; lead by example, keep the team involved and motivated, empower and support them to deliver top Hoxton experiences for guests, and be approachable for questions
• Manage kitchen costs, including labour, while maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu
• Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar Head Chef role in a busy environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams
• A true passion for creativity while maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu
• Natural leadership; you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best
• Individuals seeking a place to be themselves; no clones in suits
• Passion for hospitality—whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event, or a bed for the night
• Positive impact on people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
• Team player who gets things done and leaves egos at the door
• Open to doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• Willing to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun

Additional Information

• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance and a health care cash plan for cashback and appointments
• Confidential hotline for support and a network of mental health first aiders
• Retail & hospitality perks through partners
• Free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you start
• Free staff meals during shifts
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your loved ones
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and additional rewards at milestone
• Opportunities to progress within a global brand
• Training and development through learning academies
• Regular team socials and events
• Enhanced family leave and diversity & inclusion events

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality